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| Gidaliburu hau baita lor dezakezu. |
| Informazioa han dagoena iturri fidagarriek etortzen da zure bidaiarentzat apaimen arina izan duela. |
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Located on the Han River in the center of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul has been an important settlement for over two thousand years. Today, it is a global city that serves as one of Asia's foremost economic, political, technological and cultural centers. Seoul's a tourist magnet with lots and lots to offer, so understandably, it's quite easy to get lost in the city's history and culture. If you want to stay on track, get our travel guidebook. We'll point you in the right direction and tell you about all the things you should be trying and looking out for!
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| Help Save the Oriental Storks! |
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| Progresio-barran bistaratu beharreko testua.. |
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| The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) is a large, white bird with black wing feathers, and a wingspan of 2.22 m. The species is characterised mainly by the red skin around its eyes, and its black bill. The young are white with orange bills. Although the female is slightly smaller than male, both sexes have similar colouration.
In the past, the Oriental Stork could be found in Japan, China, Korea and Russia, but it is now thought to be extinct in Japan and the Korean peninsula. However, in May 2007, a wild hatchling was reported in Japan for the first time in 40 years. It was the offspring of two storks who were bred in captivity.
The Oriental Stork is a solitary bird except during the breeding season. Its diet consists mainly of fish, frogs, insects, small birds and reptiles, as well as rodents. The female usually lays a clutch of between two to six eggs. The Oriental Stork is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, as it is threatened by habitat loss and overhunting. |
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| Zer da a4trip gidaliburua? |
| An a4trip guidebook is a travel guide that'll provide you with the information you'll need to plan your trip and to find your way around. Our guidebooks are downloadable in PDF format, and are designed to be so compact, you can take it with you everywhere you go. |
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| Laguntza! Eskatu duzu gidaliburu eta ezin duzu deskargatu? |
| Ez larri, gurekin harremanak hartu eta gidaliburua zure postara bidaliko dizugu. |
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| The Heart of Seoul |
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| gatik Adline A. Ghani, Ama langilea eta idazle burujaubea |
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Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, is one of the largest cities in the world. Due to its ancient past, the city has countless historical landmarks. The most notable of these are legacies of the Joseon Dynasty, such as: the Deoksugung Palace, which stands next to the City Hall and houses the Royal Museum; the Changdeokgung Palace, which comprises 78 acres of landscaped gardens; and Jongmyo Shrine, a garden containing the royal ancestral tablets of the Joseon Dynasty, now on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The most historically significant street in Seoul is Jongno Street, where you can find the bosingak, a pavilion containing a large historical bell. There are also a great number of religious sites in Seoul, such as the Jogyesa Temple, one of the city's largest Buddhist temples. To learn more about Korean life and culture, visits to the Sejong Cultural Centre, and the National Folk Museum at the Gyeongbokgung Palace are a must.
Other than its historical buildings, Seoul's modern architecture is also noteworthy, Modern landmarks, such as: the Korea Finance Building, N Seoul Tower, the World Trade Center, and Tower Palace dominate the city's skyline.
The best time to visit Seoul is in spring, which is when the city hosts the "Hi! Seoul Festival", a cultural extravaganza held in and around the city's central point - Seoul Plaza. Its landscape also becomes awash with the lavender, pink and white of cherry blossoms and azaleas, as well as blazing yellow forsythias.
One of the best places to see the beautiful blooms in their full glory is at Yunjungno Road, which sits just behind the National Assembly building. The season culminates in the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, which brings about an eclectic mix of modern and traditional performing arts.
Seoul's metropolitan area accommodates a number of parks and streams, which are perfect for picnics, hiking and biking. These include: the Seoul Forest, Namsan Park, the Olympic Park, Tapgol Park, Tancheon stream and Cheonggyecheon stream. In addition, Seoul is also home to the world's largest indoor amusement park - Lotte World.
If you're a fan of Korean dramas, do make a point to visit the filming sets popular TV series such as "Winter Sonata" at Nami Island, "Full House" near Incheon Airport, and the Daejanggeum Theme Park, in Yangju, a replica of the set of the "Jewel in the Palace". Of course, there are also many real traditional Korean villages to visit, such as: Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsangol Hanok Village and the Korean Folk Village.
For a bit of retail therapy, head on over to one of Seoul's many shopping areas, such as: the Dongdaemun Market, the largest shopping center in South Korea; the Namdaemun Market, the oldest retail market in Seoul; as well as Insa-dong, Myeongdong and Itaewon, streets bursting with art galleries, boutiques and antique stores. Meanwhile, downtown, in the Gangbuk district, restaurants, shops and entertainment spots abound.
While in Seoul, take the time to savour authentic Korean cuisine. Do try bulgogi, the national dish, which consists of marinated beef, grilled at your table and served with a dazzling array of side dishes. There's also gimbap, which is rice wrapped in seaweed; mandu, or savoury dumplings and sundae, which is not to be mistaken for dessert, as it's a blood sausage in intestines.
Equipped with some of the most technologically-advanced infrastructures in the world, Seoul has an extensive network of buses, trains, subways and taxis serving its over 10 million inhabitants. The city is served by two airports; Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport on Yeongjong Island. The latter serves mainly domestic flights.
Most foreign visitors to Seoul will require a visa except for nationals of certain countries that are exempt from visas for different periods of time. For further details on visa requirements and exemptions, do get in touch with a South Korean Embassy or Consulate near you before departure. A single-entry tourist visa, which is valid for up to 90 days, will cost around US$30. Other rates apply for multiple-entry visas, prolongation of re-entry permits and group visas. The visas are usually valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.
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